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Chen X, Zou M, Liu S, Cheng W, Guo W, Feng X. Applications of Graphene Family Nanomaterials in Regenerative Medicine: Recent Advances, Challenges, and Future Perspectives. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:5459-5478. [PMID: 38863648 PMCID: PMC11166159 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s464025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
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Graphene family nanomaterials (GFNs) have attracted considerable attention in diverse fields from engineering and electronics to biomedical applications because of their distinctive physicochemical properties such as large specific surface area, high mechanical strength, and favorable hydrophilic nature. Moreover, GFNs have demonstrated the ability to create an anti-inflammatory environment and exhibit antibacterial effects. Consequently, these materials hold immense potential in facilitating cell adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation, further promoting the repair and regeneration of various tissues, including bone, nerve, oral, myocardial, and vascular tissues. Note that challenges still persist in current applications, including concerns regarding biosecurity risks, inadequate adhesion performance, and unsuitable degradability as matrix materials. This review provides a comprehensive overview of current advancements in the utilization of GFNs in regenerative medicine, as well as their molecular mechanism and signaling targets in facilitating tissue repair and regeneration. Future research prospects for GFNs, such as potential in promoting ocular tissue regeneration, are also discussed in details. We hope to offer a valuable reference for the clinical application of GFNs in the treatment of bone defects, nerve damage, periodontitis, and atherosclerosis.
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- Xiuwen Chen
- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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Naylor-Adamson L, Price TW, Booth Z, Stasiuk GJ, Calaminus SDJ. Quantum Dot Imaging Agents: Haematopoietic Cell Interactions and Biocompatibility. Cells 2024; 13:354. [PMID: 38391967 PMCID: PMC10887166 DOI: 10.3390/cells13040354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Quantum dots (QDs) are semi-conducting nanoparticles that have been developed for a range of biological and non-biological functions. They can be tuned to multiple different emission wavelengths and can have significant benefits over other fluorescent systems. Many studies have utilised QDs with a cadmium-based core; however, these QDs have since been shown to have poor biological compatibility. Therefore, other QDs, such as indium phosphide QDs, have been developed. These QDs retain excellent fluorescent intensity and tunability but are thought to have elevated biological compatibility. Herein we discuss the applicability of a range of QDs to the cardiovascular system. Key disease states such as myocardial infarction and stroke are associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD), and there is an opportunity to improve clinical imaging to aide clinical outcomes for these disease states. QDs offer potential clinical benefits given their ability to perform multiple functions, such as carry an imaging agent, a therapy, and a targeting motif. Two key cell types associated with CVD are platelets and immune cells. Both cell types play key roles in establishing an inflammatory environment within CVD, and as such aid the formation of pathological thrombi. However, it is unclear at present how and with which cell types QDs interact, and if they potentially drive unwanted changes or activation of these cell types. Therefore, although QDs show great promise for boosting imaging capability, further work needs to be completed to fully understand their biological compatibility.
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- Leigh Naylor-Adamson
- Centre for Biomedicine, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull HU6 7RX, UK
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- Department of Imaging Chemistry and Biology, School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, King’s College London, London SE1 7EH, UK
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- Centre for Biomedicine, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull HU6 7RX, UK
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- Department of Imaging Chemistry and Biology, School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, King’s College London, London SE1 7EH, UK
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- Centre for Biomedicine, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull HU6 7RX, UK
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Kulahava T, Belko N, Parkhats M, Bahdanava A, Lepeshkevich S, Chizhevsky V, Mogilevtsev D. Photostability and phototoxicity of graphene quantum dots interacting with red blood cells. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY. B, BIOLOGY 2023; 248:112800. [PMID: 37857078 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2023.112800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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Here we discuss fluorescent properties of graphene quantum dots (GQDs) interacting with the membranes of red blood cells. We report the results of spectroscopic, microscopic, and photon-counting measurements of the GQDs in different surroundings for uncovering specific features of the GQD fluorescence, and describe two observed phenomena important for implementation of the GQDs as fluorescent labels and agents for drug delivery. Firstly, the GQDs can suffer from photodegradation but also can be stabilized in the presence of antioxidants (reduced glutathione, N-acetylcysteine, or 1,4-hydroquinone). Secondly, GQDs can accumulate in red blood cell membranes without compromising the viability of the cells but also can induce hemolysis in the presence of visible light. We discuss mechanisms and regimes of the photodegradation, stabilization, interaction of the GQDs with red blood cell membranes, and hemolysis. Notably, photohemolysis for the case is dependent on the light dose and GQD concentration but not caused by the production of reactive oxygen species.
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- Tatsiana Kulahava
- Institute for Nuclear Problems of the Belarusian State University, Bobruiskaya str. 11, Minsk 220006, Belarus
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- B.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics, NAS of Belarus, Nezavisimosty ave. 68, Minsk 220072, Belarus.
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- B.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics, NAS of Belarus, Nezavisimosty ave. 68, Minsk 220072, Belarus
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- Institute for Nuclear Problems of the Belarusian State University, Bobruiskaya str. 11, Minsk 220006, Belarus
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- B.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics, NAS of Belarus, Nezavisimosty ave. 68, Minsk 220072, Belarus
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- B.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics, NAS of Belarus, Nezavisimosty ave. 68, Minsk 220072, Belarus
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- B.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics, NAS of Belarus, Nezavisimosty ave. 68, Minsk 220072, Belarus.
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Das K, Meena R, Gaharwar US, Priyadarshini E, Rawat K, Paulraj R, Mohanta YK, Saravanan M, Bohidar HB. Bioaccumulation of CdSe Quantum Dots Show Biochemical and Oxidative Damage in Wistar Rats. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2023; 2023:7707452. [PMID: 37064800 PMCID: PMC10101743 DOI: 10.1155/2023/7707452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2023]
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Cadmium selenium quantum dots (CdSe QDs) with modified surfaces exhibit superior dispersion stability and high fluorescence yield, making them desirable biological probes. The knowledge of cellular and biochemical toxicity has been lacking, and there is little information on the correlation between in vitro and in vivo data. The current study was carried out to assess the toxicity of CdSe QDs after intravenous injection in Wistar male rats (230 g). The rats were given a single dose of QDs of 10, 20, 40, and 80 mg/kg and were kept for 30 days. Following that, various biochemical assays, hematological parameters, and bioaccumulation studies were carried out. Functional as well as clinically significant changes were observed. There was a significant increase in WBC while the RBC decreased. This suggested that CdSe quantum dots had inflammatory effects on the treated rats. The various biochemical assays clearly showed that high dose induced hepatic injury. At a dose of 80 mg/kg, bioaccumulation studies revealed that the spleen (120 g/g), liver (78 g/g), and lungs (38 g/g) accumulated the most. In treated Wistar rats, the bioretention profile of QDs was in the following order: the spleen, liver, kidney, lungs, heart, brain, and testis. The accumulation of these QDs induced the generation of intracellular reactive oxygen species, resulting in an alteration in antioxidant activity. It is concluded that these QDs caused oxidative stress, which harmed cellular functions and, under certain conditions, caused partial brain, kidney, spleen, and liver dysfunction. This is one of the most comprehensive in vivo studies on the nanotoxicity of CdSe quantum dots.
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- Kishan Das
- Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
- School of Physical Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- School of Environment Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- School of Environment Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
- Swami Shraddhanand College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Life and Chemical Sciences, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
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- School of Environment Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Applied Biology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), 9th Mile, Baridua-793101, Ri-Bhoi Dist., Meghalaya, India
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Division of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Mekelle University, Tigray, Ethiopia
- AMR and Nanotherapeutics Laboratory, Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, 600 077 Chennai, India
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- School of Physical Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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Ribeiro ERFR, Correa LB, Ricci-Junior E, Souza PFN, dos Santos CC, de Menezes AS, Rosas EC, Bhattarai P, Attia MF, Zhu L, Alencar LMR, Santos-Oliveira R. Chitosan-graphene quantum dot based active film as smart wound dressing. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2023; 80:104093. [PMID: 38650740 PMCID: PMC11034917 DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.104093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Graphene quantum dots (GQDs), are biocompatible materials, with mechanical strength and stability. Chitosan, has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, and biocompatibility. Wound healing is a challenging process especially in chronic diseases and infection. In this study, films consisting of chitosan and graphene quantum dots were developed for application in infected wounds. The chitosan-graphene films were prepared in the acidic solution followed by slow solvent evaporation and drying. The chitosan-graphene films were characterized by the scanning electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, atomic force microscopy, Raman spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis. The films' was evaluated by the wound healing assays, hemolytic potential, and nitrite production, cytokine production and swelling potential. The obtained films were flexible and well-structured, promoting cell migration, greater antibacterial activity, lower hemolytic activity, and maintaining wound moisture. Our data suggested that the use of graphene quantum dot-containing chitosan films would be an efficient and promising way in combating wounds.
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- Elisabete Regina Fernandes Ramos Ribeiro
- Brazilian Nuclear Energy Commission, Nuclear Engineering Institute, Laboratory of Nanoradiopharmaceuticals and Synthesis of Novel Radiopharmaceuticals, Rio de Janeiro, 21941906, Brazil
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- Brazilian Nuclear Energy Commission, Nuclear Engineering Institute, Laboratory of Nanoradiopharmaceuticals and Synthesis of Novel Radiopharmaceuticals, Rio de Janeiro, 21941906, Brazil
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- Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, School of Pharmacy, Galenic Development Laboratory (LADEG), Rio de Janeiro, 21941-170, Brazil
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Federal University of Ceará, CE, Brazil, Laboratory of Plant Defense Proteins, Ceará, 60451, Brazil
- Drug Research and Development Center, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Federal, University of Ceará, 60451, Brazil
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- Federal University of Maranhão, Department of Physics, Laboratory of Biophysics and Nanosystems, Campus Bacanga, São Luís, Maranháo, 65080-805, Brazil
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- Federal University of Maranhão, Department of Physics, Laboratory of Biophysics and Nanosystems, Campus Bacanga, São Luís, Maranháo, 65080-805, Brazil
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- National Institute for Science and Technology on Innovation on Diseases of Neglected Populations (INCT/IDPN), Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, 21041361, Brazil
- Laboratory of Applied Pharmacology, Farmanguinhos, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, 21041361, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Center for Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery and Division of Pharmaco-engineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Federal University of Maranhão, Department of Physics, Laboratory of Biophysics and Nanosystems, Campus Bacanga, São Luís, Maranháo, 65080-805, Brazil
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- Brazilian Nuclear Energy Commission, Nuclear Engineering Institute, Laboratory of Nanoradiopharmaceuticals and Synthesis of Novel Radiopharmaceuticals, Rio de Janeiro, 21941906, Brazil
- State University of Rio de Janeiro, Laboratory of Radiopharmacy and Nanoradiopharmaceuticals, Rio de Janeiro, 23070200, Brazil
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Zadeh Mehrizi T, Shafiee Ardestani M. Application of non-metal nanoparticles, as a novel approach, for improving the stability of blood products: 2011-2021. Prog Biomater 2022; 11:137-161. [PMID: 35536502 PMCID: PMC9085557 DOI: 10.1007/s40204-022-00188-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Despite the importance of the proper quality of blood products for safe transfusion, conventional methods for preparation and their preservation, they lack significant stability. Non-metal nanoparticles with particular features may overcome these challenges. This review study for the first time provided a comprehensive vision of the interaction of non-metal nanoparticles with each blood product (red blood cells, platelets and plasma proteins). The findings of this review on the most effective nanoparticle for improving the stability of RBCs indicate that graphene quantum dots and nanodiamonds show compatibility with RBCs. For increasing the stability of platelet products, silica nanoparticles exhibited a suppressive impact on platelet aggregation. Pristine graphene also shows compatibility with platelets. For better stability of plasma products, graphene oxide was indicated to preserve free human serum albumin from thermal shocks at low ionic strength. For increased stability of Factor VIII, mesoporous silica nanoparticles with large pores exhibit the superb quality of recovered proteins. Furthermore, 3.2 nm quantum dots exhibited anticoagulant effects. As the best promising nanoparticles for immunoglobulin stability, graphene quantum dots showed compatibility with γ-globulins. Overall, this review recommends further research on the mentioned nanoparticles as the most potential candidates for enhancing the stability and storage of blood components.
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- Tahereh Zadeh Mehrizi
- Blood Transfusion Research Center, High Institute for Research and Education in Transfusion Medicine, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Radiopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Oliveira da Silva de Barros A, Ricci-Junior E, Xavier Pereira J, Pikula K, Golokhvast K, Christian Manahães A, Filho Noronha Souza P, Magalhães Rebelo Alencar L, Bouskela E, Santos-Oliveira R. High Doses of Graphene Quantum Dots Impacts on Microcirculation System: An Observational Study. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2022; 176:180-187. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2022.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Li J, Zeng H, Zeng Z, Zeng Y, Xie T. Promising Graphene-Based Nanomaterials and Their Biomedical Applications and Potential Risks: A Comprehensive Review. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2021; 7:5363-5396. [PMID: 34747591 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c00875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Graphene-based nanomaterials (GBNs) have been the subject of research focus in the scientific community because of their excellent physical, chemical, electrical, mechanical, thermal, and optical properties. Several studies have been conducted on GBNs, and they have provided a detailed review and summary of various applications. However, comprehensive comments on biomedical applications and potential risks and strategies to reduce toxicity are limited. In this review, we systematically summarized the following aspects of GBNs in order to fill the gaps: (1) the history, synthesis methods, structural characteristics, and surface modification; (2) the latest advances in biomedical applications (including drug/gene delivery, biosensors, bioimaging, tissue engineering, phototherapy, and antibacterial activity); and (3) biocompatibility, potential risks (toxicity in vivo/vitro and effects on human health and the environment), and strategies to reduce toxicity. Moreover, we have analyzed the challenges to be overcome in order to enhance application of GBNs in the biomedical field.
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- Jie Li
- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China.,School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.,Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.,Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- Chengdu Ping An Healthcare Medical Examination Laboratory, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.,Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.,Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.,Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.,Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China.,School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.,Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.,Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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Adusumalli VNKB, Mrówczyńska L, Kwiatek D, Piosik Ł, Lesicki A, Lis S. Ligand-Sensitised LaF 3 :Eu 3+ and SrF 2 :Eu 3+ Nanoparticles and in Vitro Haemocompatiblity Studies. ChemMedChem 2021; 16:1640-1650. [PMID: 33527762 DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202100028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Luminescent Ln3+ -doped nanoparticles (NPs) functionalised with the desired organic ligand molecules for haemocompatibility studies were obtained in a one-pot synthesis. Chelated aromatic organic ligands such as isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid, ibuprofen, aspirin, 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylic acid, 2,6-pyridine dicarboxylic acid and adenosine were applied for surface functionalisation. The modification of the nanoparticles is based on the donor-acceptor character of the ligand-nanoparticle system, which is an alternative to covalent functionalisation by peptide bonding as presented in our recent report. The aromatic groups of selected ligands absorb UV light and transfer their excited-state energy to the dopant Eu3+ ions in LaF3 and SrF2 NPs. Herein, we discuss the structural and spectroscopic characterisation of the NPs and the results of haemocompatibility studies. Flow cytometry analysis of the nanoparticles' membrane-binding is also presented.
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- Venkata N K B Adusumalli
- Department of Rare Earths, Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 8, 61-614, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Cell Biology, Institute of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 6, 61-614, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Probes and Prodrugs, Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Z. Noskowskiego 12/14, 61-704, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Cell Biology, Institute of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 6, 61-614, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Cell Biology, Institute of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 6, 61-614, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Rare Earths, Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 8, 61-614, Poznań, Poland
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Tian Y, Tian Z, Dong Y, Wang X, Zhan L. Current advances in nanomaterials affecting morphology, structure, and function of erythrocytes. RSC Adv 2021; 11:6958-6971. [PMID: 35423203 PMCID: PMC8695043 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra10124a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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In recent decades, nanomaterials have been widely used in the field of biomedicine due to their unique physical and chemical properties, and have shown good prospects for in vitro diagnosis, drug delivery, and imaging. With regard to transporting nanoparticles (NPs) to target tissues or organs in the body intravenously or otherwise, blood is the first tissue that NPs come into contact with and is also considered an important gateway for targeted transport. Erythrocytes are the most numerous cells in the blood, but previous studies based on interactions between erythrocytes and NPs mostly focused on the use of erythrocytes as drug carriers for nanomedicine which were chemically bound or physically adsorbed by NPs, so little is known about the effects of nanoparticles on the morphology, structure, function, and circulation time of erythrocytes in the body. Herein, this review focuses on the mechanisms by which nanoparticles affect the structure and function of erythrocyte membranes, involving the hemocompatibility of NPs, the way that NPs interact with erythrocyte membranes, effects of NPs on erythrocyte surface membrane proteins and their structural morphology and the effect of NPs on erythrocyte lifespan and function. The detailed analysis in this review is expected to shed light on the more advanced biocompatibility of nanomaterials and pave the way for the development of new nanodrugs.
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- Yaxian Tian
- Institute of Health Service and Transfusion Medicine Beijing 100850 People's Republic of China
- School of Public Health, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences Taian Shandong 271016 China
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- School of Public Health, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences Taian Shandong 271016 China
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- Institute of Health Service and Transfusion Medicine Beijing 100850 People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Health Service and Transfusion Medicine Beijing 100850 People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Health Service and Transfusion Medicine Beijing 100850 People's Republic of China
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Liu N, Tang M. Toxicity of different types of quantum dots to mammalian cells in vitro: An update review. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 399:122606. [PMID: 32516645 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.122606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2020] [Revised: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/27/2020] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Currently, there are a great quantity type of quantum dots (QDs) that has been developed by researchers. Depending on the core material, they can be roughly divided into cadmium, silver, indium, carbon and silicon QDs. And studies on the toxicity of QDs are also increasing rapidly, but in vivo tests in model animals fail to reach a consistent conclusion. Therefore, we review the literatures dealing with the cytotoxicity of QDs in mammalian cells in vitro. After a short summary of the application characteristics of five types of QDs, the fate of QDs in cells will be discussed, ranging from the uptake, transportation, sublocation and excretion. A substantial part of the review will be focused on in vitro toxicity, in which the type of QDs is combined with their adverse effect and toxic mechanism. Because of their different luminescent properties, different subcellular fate, and different degree of cytotoxicity, we provide an overview on the balance of optical stability and biocompatibility of QDs and give a short outlook on future direction of cytotoxicology of QDs.
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- Na Liu
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine & Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine & Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
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de la Harpe KM, Kondiah PPD, Choonara YE, Marimuthu T, du Toit LC, Pillay V. The Hemocompatibility of Nanoparticles: A Review of Cell-Nanoparticle Interactions and Hemostasis. Cells 2019; 8:E1209. [PMID: 31591302 PMCID: PMC6829615 DOI: 10.3390/cells8101209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 168] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2019] [Revised: 10/01/2019] [Accepted: 10/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Understanding cell-nanoparticle interactions is critical to developing effective nanosized drug delivery systems. Nanoparticles have already advanced the treatment of several challenging conditions including cancer and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), yet still hold the potential to improve drug delivery to elusive target sites. Even though most nanoparticles will encounter blood at a certain stage of their transport through the body, the interactions between nanoparticles and blood cells is still poorly understood and the importance of evaluating nanoparticle hemocompatibility is vastly understated. In contrast to most review articles that look at the interference of nanoparticles with the intricate coagulation cascade, this review will explore nanoparticle hemocompatibility from a cellular angle. The most important functions of the three cellular components of blood, namely erythrocytes, platelets and leukocytes, in hemostasis are highlighted. The potential deleterious effects that nanoparticles can have on these cells are discussed and insight is provided into some of the complex mechanisms involved in nanoparticle-blood cell interactions. Throughout the review, emphasis is placed on the importance of undertaking thorough, all-inclusive hemocompatibility studies on newly engineered nanoparticles to facilitate their translation into clinical application.
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- Kara M de la Harpe
- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 7 York Road, Parktown 2193, South Africa.
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 7 York Road, Parktown 2193, South Africa
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 7 York Road, Parktown 2193, South Africa.
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 7 York Road, Parktown 2193, South Africa.
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 7 York Road, Parktown 2193, South Africa.
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 7 York Road, Parktown 2193, South Africa.
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Zhang X, Wei C, Li Y, Yu D. Shining luminescent graphene quantum dots: Synthesis, physicochemical properties, and biomedical applications. Trends Analyt Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2019.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Singh V, Kashyap S, Yadav U, Srivastava A, Singh AV, Singh RK, Singh SK, Saxena PS. Nitrogen doped carbon quantum dots demonstrate no toxicity under in vitro conditions in a cervical cell line and in vivo in Swiss albino mice. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2019; 8:395-406. [PMID: 31160973 DOI: 10.1039/c8tx00260f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2018] [Accepted: 12/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) and their derivatives have potential applications in the field of biomedical imaging. Toxicity is one of the critical parameters that can hamper their success in biological applications. In this context, our goal was to systematically investigate both in vivo and in vitro toxicity of nitrogen doped carbon quantum dots (NCQDs). In vivo toxic effects were evaluated for 30 days in Swiss albino mice at two different concentrations (5.0 mg per kg body weight (BW) and 10.0 mg per kg BW) of NCQDs. Results of haematological, serum biochemical, antioxidant and histopathological parameters showed no noteworthy defects at both of these concentrations. An in vitro assessment was performed against the human cervical cancer cell line (HeLa cells) at the concentration of 0-400 μg ml-1. The LDH profile, DNA fragmentation, apoptosis, and growth cycle of cells showed no apparent toxicity of NCQDs. The overall study offers highly biocompatible N-doped carbon quantum dots, which may be considered as an attractive material for future biomedical applications.
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- Vimal Singh
- Department of Zoology , Institute of Science , Banaras Hindu University , Varanasi-221005 , India . Tel: +919450593210 ;
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- Department of Zoology , Institute of Science , Banaras Hindu University , Varanasi-221005 , India . Tel: +919450593210 ;
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- Department of Zoology , Institute of Science , Banaras Hindu University , Varanasi-221005 , India . Tel: +919450593210 ;
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- Department of Physics , Institute of Science , Banaras Hindu University , Varanasi-221005 , India
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- Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems , Heisenbergstr. 3 , Stuttgart , 70569 , Germany
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- Centre of Experimental Medicine and Surgery , Institute of Medical Science , Banaras Hindu University , Varanasi-221005 , India
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- Centre of Experimental Medicine and Surgery , Institute of Medical Science , Banaras Hindu University , Varanasi-221005 , India
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- Department of Zoology , Institute of Science , Banaras Hindu University , Varanasi-221005 , India . Tel: +919450593210 ;
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Lin YH, Zhuang SX, Wang YL, Lin S, Hong ZW, Liu Y, Xu L, Li FP, Xu BH, Chen MH, He SW, Liao BQ, Fu XP, Jiang ZQ, Wang HL. The effects of graphene quantum dots on the maturation of mouse oocytes and development of offspring. J Cell Physiol 2019; 234:13820-13831. [PMID: 30644094 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.28062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2018] [Accepted: 12/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Recently, graphene nanomaterials have attracted tremendous attention and have been utilized in various fields because of their excellent mechanical, thermal, chemical, optical properties, and good biocompatibility, especially in biomedical aspects. However, there is a concern that the unique characteristics of nanomaterials may have undesirable effects. Therefore, in this study, we sought to systematically investigate the effects of graphene quantum dots (GQDs) on the maturation of mouse oocytes and development of the offspring via in vitro and in vivo studies. In vitro, we found that the first polar body extrusion rate in the high dosage exposure groups (1.0-1.5 mg/ml) 2 decreased significantly and the failure of spindle migration and actin cap formation after GQDs exposure was observed. The underlying mechanisms might be associated with reactive oxygen species accumulation and DNA damage. Moreover, transmission electron microscope studies showed that GQDs may have been internalized into oocytes, tending to accumulate in the nucleus and severely affecting mitochondrial morphology, which included swollen and vacuolated mitochondria accompanied by cristae alteration with a lower amount of dense mitochondrial matrix. In vivo, when pregnant mice were exposed to GQDs at 8.5 days of gestation (GD, 8.5), we found that high dosage of GQD exposure (30 mg/kg) significantly affected mean fetal length; however, all the second generation of female mice grew up normal, attained sexual maturity, and gave birth to a healthy offspring after mating with a healthy male mouse. The results presented in this study are important for the future investigation of GQDs for the biomedical applications.
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- Yan-Hong Lin
- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, The Graduate School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.,Organ Transplantation Institute, Medical College, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China.,Fujian Key Laboratory of Organ and Tissue Regeneration, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China.,Department of Gynaecology, The Affiliated Hospital of Putian University, Putian University, Putian, Fujian, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials and Applications of Fujian Province, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xiamen University of Technology, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Organ Transplantation Institute, Medical College, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China.,Fujian Key Laboratory of Organ and Tissue Regeneration, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Organ Transplantation Institute, Medical College, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China.,Fujian Key Laboratory of Organ and Tissue Regeneration, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Organ Transplantation Institute, Medical College, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China.,Fujian Key Laboratory of Organ and Tissue Regeneration, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Organ Transplantation Institute, Medical College, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China.,Fujian Key Laboratory of Organ and Tissue Regeneration, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Organ Transplantation Institute, Medical College, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China.,Fujian Key Laboratory of Organ and Tissue Regeneration, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Organ Transplantation Institute, Medical College, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China.,Fujian Key Laboratory of Organ and Tissue Regeneration, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Organ Transplantation Institute, Medical College, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China.,Fujian Key Laboratory of Organ and Tissue Regeneration, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Organ Transplantation Institute, Medical College, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China.,Fujian Key Laboratory of Organ and Tissue Regeneration, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Organ Transplantation Institute, Medical College, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China.,Fujian Key Laboratory of Organ and Tissue Regeneration, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Organ Transplantation Institute, Medical College, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China.,Fujian Key Laboratory of Organ and Tissue Regeneration, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Organ Transplantation Institute, Medical College, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China.,Fujian Key Laboratory of Organ and Tissue Regeneration, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Affiliated Fuzhou First Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Organ Transplantation Institute, Medical College, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China.,Fujian Key Laboratory of Organ and Tissue Regeneration, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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Kim J, Nafiujjaman M, Nurunnabi M, Lim S, Lee YK, Park HK. Effects of polymer-coated boron nitrides with increased hemorheological compatibility on human erythrocytes and blood coagulation. Clin Hemorheol Microcirc 2019; 70:241-256. [PMID: 29710679 DOI: 10.3233/ch-170307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Boron nitride (BN) nanomaterials are promising in biomedical research owing to their large surface area, graphene-like structure, and chemical and thermal properties. However, the toxicological effects of BN on erythrocytes and blood coagulation remain uninvestigated. OBJECTIVE The aims of our study were to synthesize glycol chitosan (GC)- and hyaluronic acid (HA)-coated BNs, and to investigate the effects of these BNs on human cancer cells, erythrocytes, and whole blood. METHODS We prepared hemocompatible forms of BN coated with GC and HA, and evaluated them using cell uptake/viability tests, hemolysis analysis and FE-SEM, as well as through hemorheological evaluation methods such as RBC deformability and aggregation, and blood coagulation. RESULTS GC/BN and HA/BN were both ∼200 nm, were successfully taken into cells, and emitted blue fluorescence. Both BNs were less toxic than bare BN, even at higher concentrations. The aggregation index of human red blood cells (RBCs) after 2 h incubation with BN, GC/BN, and HA/BN was greatly influenced, whereas RBC deformability did not dramatically change. CONCLUSIONS We found that GC/BN affected the intrinsic coagulation pathway, whereas both GC/BN and HA/BN affected the extrinsic pathway. Therefore, HA/BN is less detrimental to RBCs and blood coagulation dynamics than bare BN and GC/BN.
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- Jeongho Kim
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Green Bioengineering, Korea National University of Transportation, Chunbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Systems Biology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, MA, USA
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- Department of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Green Bioengineering, Korea National University of Transportation, Chunbuk, Republic of Korea.,Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Korea National University of Transportation, Chunbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Zare-Zardini H, Taheri-Kafrani A, Ordooei M, Amiri A, Karimi-Zarchi M. Evaluation of toxicity of functionalized graphene oxide with ginsenoside Rh2, lysine and arginine on blood cancer cells (K562), red blood cells, blood coagulation and cardiovascular tissue: In vitro and in vivo studies. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2018.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Hussein KH, Abdelhamid HN, Zou X, Woo HM. Ultrasonicated graphene oxide enhances bone and skin wound regeneration. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2018; 94:484-492. [PMID: 30423733 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2018.09.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2018] [Revised: 07/28/2018] [Accepted: 09/18/2018] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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In the present study, we investigated the applications of ultrasonicated graphene oxide (UGO) for bone regeneration and skin wound healing. Ultrasonication of a GO suspension increased the dispersion and stability (by increasing the zeta potential) of the GO suspension. UGO has fewer oxygen-containing groups but still displays excellent water dispersion. The UGO supension showed high biocompatibility for human fetal osteoblast (hFOB cells), human endothelial cells (EA.hy 926 cells), and mouse embryonic fibroblasts. Importantly, UGO could support cell attachment and proliferation, in addition to promoting the osteogenesis of seeded cells and the promotion of new bone formation. In addition, a 1% UGO supension enhanced cell migration in an in vitro skin scratch assay and promoted wound closure in an in vivo rat excisional skin defect model. These results showed that UGO offers a good environment for cells involved in bone and skin healing, suggesting its potential application in tissue regeneration.
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- Kamal Hany Hussein
- Department of Animal Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assuit University, Assuit, Egypt
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Stockholm SE-10691, Sweden; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Assuit University, Assuit, Egypt.
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Stockholm SE-10691, Sweden.
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- Stem Cell Institute, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon 200-701, Republic of Korea; College of Veterinary Medicine, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon 200-701, Republic of Korea.
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Li M, Gu MM, Tian X, Xiao BB, Lu S, Zhu W, Yu L, Shang ZF. Hydroxylated-Graphene Quantum Dots Induce DNA Damage and Disrupt Microtubule Structure in Human Esophageal Epithelial Cells. Toxicol Sci 2018; 164:339-352. [PMID: 29669094 PMCID: PMC6016703 DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfy090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Graphene quantum dots (GQDs) have attracted significant interests due to their unique chemical and physical properties. In this study, we investigated the potential effects of hydroxyl-modified GQDs (OH-GQDs) on the human esophageal epithelial cell line HET-1A. Our data revealed significant cytotoxicity of OH-GQDs which decreased the viability of HET-1A in a dose and time-dependent manner. The moderate concentration (25 or 50 µg/ml) of OH-GQDs significantly blocked HET-1A cells in G0/G1 cell cycle phase. An increased percentage of γH2AX-positive and genomically unstable cells were also detected in cells treated with different doses of OH-GQDs (25, 50, and 100 µg/ml). Microarray data revealed that OH-GQDs treatment down-regulated genes related to DNA damage repair, cell cycle regulation and cytoskeleton signal pathways indicating a novel role of OH-GQDs. Consistent with the microarray data, OH-GQDs disrupted microtubule structure and inhibited microtubule regrowth around centrosomes in HET-1A cells. In conclusion, our findings provide important evidence for considering the application of OH-GQDs in biomedical fields.
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- Ming Li
- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Department of Radiobiology, School of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People’s Republic of China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Department of Radiobiology, School of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People’s Republic of China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Department of Radiobiology, School of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People’s Republic of China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Department of Radiobiology, School of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People’s Republic of China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Department of Radiobiology, School of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People’s Republic of China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Department of Radiobiology, School of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People’s Republic of China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People’s Republic of China
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- Suzhou Digestive Diseases and Nutrition Research Center, Nanjing Medical University Affiliated Suzhou Hospital, North District of Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Suzhou 215000, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Department of Radiobiology, School of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People’s Republic of China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People’s Republic of China
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Zare-Zardini H, Taheri-Kafrani A, Amiri A, Bordbar AK. New generation of drug delivery systems based on ginsenoside Rh2-, Lysine- and Arginine-treated highly porous graphene for improving anticancer activity. Sci Rep 2018; 8:586. [PMID: 29330486 PMCID: PMC5766508 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-18938-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2017] [Accepted: 12/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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In this study, Rh2-treated graphene oxide (GO-Rh2), lysine-treated highly porous graphene (Gr-Lys), arginine-treated Gr (Gr-Arg), Rh2-treated Gr-Lys (Gr-Lys-Rh2) and Rh2-treated Gr-Arg (Gr-Arg-Rh2) were synthesized. MTT assay was used for evaluation of cytotoxicity of samples on ovarian cancer (OVCAR3), breast cancer (MDA-MB), Human melanoma (A375) and human mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) cell lines. The percentage of apoptotic cells was determined by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick-end labeling (TUNEL) assay. The hemolysis and blood coagulation activity of nanostructures were performed. Interestingly, Gr-Arg, Gr-Lys, Gr-Arg-Rh2, and Gr-Lys-Rh2 were more active against cancer cell lines in comparison with their cytotoxic activity against normal cell lines (MSCs) with IC50 values higher than 100 μg/ml. The results of TUNEL assay indicates a significant increase in the rates of TUNEL positive cells by increasing the concentrations of nanomaterials. Results were also shown that aggregation and changes of RBCs morphology were occurred in the presence of GO, GO-Rh2, Gr-Arg, Gr-Lys, Gr-Arg-Rh2, and Gr-Lys-Rh2. Note that all the samples had effect on blood coagulation system, especially on PTT. All nanostrucure act as antitumor drug so that binding of drugs to a nostructures is irresolvable and the whole structure enter to the cell as a drug.
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- Hadi Zare-Zardini
- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Sciences and Technologies, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, 81746-73441, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Sciences and Technologies, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, 81746-73441, Iran.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Nanotoxicity of nanomaterials is an important issue in view of their potential applications in systemic circulation and wound healing dressing. This account specifically deals with several characteristic features of different nanomaterials which induce hemolysis and how to make them hemocompatible. The shape, size, and surface functionalities of naked metallic as well as nonmetallic nanoparticles surfaces are responsible for the hemolysis. An appropriate coating of biocompatible molecules dramatically reduces hemolysis and promotes their ability as safe drug delivery vehicles. The use of coated nanomaterials in wound healing dressing opens several new strategies for rapid wound healing processes. Properly designed nanomaterials should be selected to minimize the nanotoxicity in the wound healing process. Future directions need new synthetic methods for engineered nanomaterials for their best use in nanomedicine and nanobiotechnology.
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- Mandeep Singh Bakshi
- Department of Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay , 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54311-7001, United States
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